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The Perpetual Curate · Character

Mrs. Elsworthy

Rosa's mother, concerned with family honor.

minor

Also known as Elsworthy

First appearance: xv

Mrs. Elsworthy shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Angry and tearful, blaming Rosa for the scandal and defending her own virtue.
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Mrs. Elsworthy first appears in 0016 xv.

In XIV: Angry and tearful, blaming Rosa for the scandal and defending her own virtue.

Later, in XXXIII: Present in the shop with red eyes, distressed about Rosa.

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JWJack WentworthPHPeter HaylesLWLeonora Wentwo…MEMr. ElsworthyRERosa ElsworthyMEMrs. Elsworthy

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  • Extended community and subplots
  • Wentworth family circle

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See Mrs. Elsworthy in xv
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